Free community event at Saluda Shoals Park aims to raise awareness and support for those experiencing chronic homelessness The City of Columbia Homeless Services, Rapid Shelter Columbia Foundation, and BAPS Charities will host the annual Spirit of Service: Walk-Run on May 31 at 10 a.m. to benefit Rapid Shelter Columbia.Continue Reading
IRMO, SC – Woodrow Marketplace is excited to announce the return of its 2nd Annual May Market, a community-centered celebration of local artisans, food, and family fun. The event will take place Saturday, May 9, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Prime Space Storage parking lot at 7949Continue Reading
By Mike DuBose A full day of horsepower, high-flying dogs and Mardi Gras flair is coming to the Midlands as “Bark to the Park” returns Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Saluda Shoals Park. The event supports Pawmetto Lifeline, a nonprofit animal rescue organization that provided support to 50,000 animals inContinue Reading
The District Five Foundation for Educational Excellence is hosting its Annual Fall Fundraiser, An Evening for Education, October 18 from 7 – 10 pm at The River Center at Saluda Shoals Park. There will be food, drinks, a silent auction and entertainment. Sponsorship opportunities still exist and Silent Auction itemContinue Reading
Columbia event to feature local bands, cornhole tournament, and holiday festivities The Babcock Center will host its second annual Jingle Jam Music Festival on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Steel Hands Brewing in West Columbia. This community celebration brings together live music, holiday cheer, and local engagement — all inContinue Reading
The Leadership Lexington County Class of 2025 will host the Bags, Beers, and Braggin’ Rights Cornhole Tournament this Saturday, May 17, at Moore Park, located at 7507 Eastview Drive in Irmo. The event promises a day of friendly competition and community fun, all in support of a good cause. ProceedsContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – The District 5 Foundation is inviting the community to come together for Springfest, a brand-new fundraising event set to take place on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Dutch Fork High School Football Stadium. The event aims to raise funds to support Lexington-Richland School District Five students andContinue Reading
The Columbia VA Health Care System will be hosting the 14th annual VA2K Walk & Roll March 17. The 2K will be hosted at three locations (Dorn VAMC, Sumter VA Clinic, and Anderson VA Clinic). The Dorn VAMC’s walk will run from 11 am – 3 pm at the walkingContinue Reading
On May 4th, the South Carolina Philharmonic hosted the 2nd annual Star Wars Day “May The 4th Be With You” 5k run/walk, held at Saluda Shoals Park. Participants of all ages gathered to embark on a cosmic journey through the scenic trails, embracing the spirit of the iconic Star WarsContinue Reading
The D5 Foundation received a substantial contribution from Chapin Elementary School. The Chapin Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) demonstrated their commitment to community well-being by generously donating 10% of the proceeds from their annual Boosterthon Fun Run. The donation exceeded $4,800 and is earmarked to support the D5 Foundation’s SnackContinue Reading
Serve & Connect, a Columbia-based non-profit organization, is marking the seventh anniversary of its Greg’s Groceries program. Launched in 2017, Greg’s Groceries provides police departments with boxes of non-perishable food to distribute to individuals and families in need. The program is named in honor of Forest Acres Police Officer GregContinue Reading